Deputy vs Proxy – What’s the difference?

An elected official can appoint someone to act as his or her proxy. But what’s the difference between a proxy and a deputy? They’re both appointed by elected officials to vote on their behalf, but they have different roles and responsibilities. This article will explore the differences between proxies and deputies, how they’re appointed, and why it’s important for constituents to know about them.

What is the difference between Proxy and Deputy?

Proxy and Deputy are two different things.

A proxy is a person who is legally appointed to act on behalf of another person. In other words, they can make decisions for you if you’re unable to do so yourself. For example, if you don’t feel well enough to go vote in an election or attend your child’s parent-teacher conference, your spouse can step in and vote for you or attend the meeting instead of having someone else do it without his/her permission (which would be considered illegal).

Deputy is also someone who acts on behalf of another person–but unlike with proxies, deputies are only allowed when there’s no other option available (there isn’t anyone else who can do what needs doing). This often happens when people travel out-of-state: if they need legal documents signed while they’re gone but don’t have anyone local willing/able to sign them off on their behalfs–or worse yet no one at all!–then what? Well then we call upon our trusty deputy sheriff!

What does a proxy do?

A proxy is a person who can vote on behalf of another person. When you appoint a proxy, you give them the power to vote on your behalf at an AGM or other meeting.

A proxy can be revoked at any time and does not automatically expire when the shareholder dies or becomes incapacitated. If the shareholder has more than one shareholding in the company, he can appoint different proxies for each holding if required (for example: one family member could be appointed as a proxy for his holding in his own name; another family member could be appointed as a proxy for her holding in her own name).

What does a deputy do?

A deputy is a person appointed to carry out the duties of another. If you’ve ever been appointed as someone’s proxy, you know what this means. A proxy is an alternate who can act on behalf of another in their absence, such as when voting at an annual meeting or signing documents on behalf of your company’s CEO.

The root word “deputy” comes from the Latin verb deputare, which means “to put in place.” In other words: if there was no deputy sheriff, there would be no sheriff!

How are proxies and deputies appointed?

Proxies and deputies are appointed by the board of directors. A proxy has the power to vote on behalf of another person, while a deputy is an individual who acts as an alternate for a director when they cannot attend meetings or conferences.

Deputies can be elected by shareholders at annual general meetings (AGMs). Proxies are typically chosen by the board of directors themselves, but they can also be voted upon if shareholders request it.

Can an elected official appoint himself as a proxy?

There are some significant differences between a deputy and proxy. Deputies are appointed by the elected official, while proxies are appointed by voters. So you could say that an appointed deputy is like a proxy who has been given a specific job.

A deputy can also be the same person as your proxy, but it’s not required to be so; they’re two separate positions that may or may not overlap in their duties depending on how your government functions.

Takeaway:

A proxy is a person who has been appointed by another person to vote on their behalf. In the case of shareholders, a proxy may be given power over multiple shares of stock in one company. A deputy is someone who has been appointed by an elected official (like a governor or president) to act on their behalf when they are unable to do so themselves–for example, if the governor goes out of town for work-related reasons and needs someone else to step in as acting governor until he returns home again. A deputy can also be someone who acts as a proxy for an elected official if they need help preparing documents before meetings take place or performing other tasks that require attention in real time while also managing other responsibilities simultaneously

In summary, a proxy acts on behalf of an elected official. A deputy has the same rights as the official he or she replaces but does not have to be elected.